Product Showcases

December 2004

Apis Footwear, a member of the Footwear Industry
of America and the World Shoe Association, proudly shares the
Mt Emey Therapeutic Footwear Line.

Mt Emey Footwear, available as shown and in
additional styles, can be ordered in Ladies' sizes from 4.5 through
15 and widths from 2A to 7E. Features include: extra soft leather
uppers, removable multi-density tri-ply cushion with Plastazote or
leather cover, extra length counter support, and durable HD EVA
outsole.

Visit Apis' website or call toll-free for additional products or
to order from the 100,000 pairs of in-stock shoes.

You wanted it to be easier and so did we. We have
finished revamping the fabrication procedure of the
Air-Lock and also changed the two connectors used
with it. The changes make for easier and faster fabrication, and a
much cleaner finish. The Air-Lock offers a
complete fitting system from test socket to definitive socket. This
system uses a one-step fabrication process with alignment built-in.
In addition, by not using a dummy in fabrication the
Air-Lock offers airtight suction suspension for a
superior fit and security. Give us a call to find out more, and
look for ways to win free stuff from Coyote just by reading the
fabrication procedure.

Model 715 features a soft, Napa and suede,
stretchable leather upper, which conforms to foot contours,
accommodating forefoot deformities and alleviating pressure. The
sole's high flanges hide the extra depth, making it look like
a low-contour women's shoe.

Ohio Willow Wood introduces the first truly
customized, elastomer, gel-based liner, the Alpha®
DESIGN. Prosthetists now have the ability to provide
patients, especially those with unique limb shapes, with the most
comfortable liner possible.

Alpha DESIGN liners can be easily created with
OMEGATM Tracer 7.0 CAD system or from plaster casts.
After capturing the limb shape, practitioners determine how much
elastomer gel to apply throughout the liner and where. Prosthetists
can also choose the fabric style and color of the Alpha
DESIGN liner.

Pelvic migration is the number one complaint from
patients who wear a hip orthosis. When the patient sits, the pelvic
band migrates up into their chest. Why? Standard, fixed axis hip
joints do not mimic the natural movements of the body.

The Hip Tracker Tricentric Hip Joint is the
only joint on the market that allows the pelvic band to "track" the
pelvis through flexion as the patient sits. Precisely proportionate
gears are used to create the world's only polycentric hip joint
that mimics the proximal end of the femur as it articulates with
the hip bone.

The Hip Tracker eliminates all the discomfort
associated with a migrating pelvic band.

Otto Bock HealthCare announced a trio of products
designed to increase options for upper extremity specialists.

New electrodes dramatically increase
sensitivity while reducing the interference of electrical signals
so common in today's electronic world. The result is a responsive
device that improves patient outcomes and is closer to natural
function.

The Size 7 hand provides an intermediate hand
size for small-framed adults or growing teens. Like all Otto Bock
upper extremity components, the new hand is easily interchanged
with other terminal devices.

MyoSelect represents an improvement in upper
extremity fitting. A simple device expands programming options
without the limitations and difficulty of coding plugs.

The new Otto Bock Axtion foot
delivers value in a lightweight 13.6-ounce package. Characterized
by smooth rollover and great energy return, its low 2 1/8"
clearance makes it ideal for fitting with the C-Leg®
microprocessor-controlled knee or a Harmony® System. Like
other Otto Bock Custom-Made feet, the Axtion is
customized to an individual's weight and activity level and is
available in sizes 22 to 31 with a standard three-year
warranty.

Within hours of receiving the order, Seattle Systems uses its
newly installed CAD/CAM to digitally scan the cast to create a
positive patient model. This investment in technology, which also
includes shape modification applications, allows Seattle Systems to
deliver an accurate, custom-fabricated AFO back to the practitioner
in five days or less - guaranteed.

Made of a breathable neoprene that is porous but does not absorb
water, this design with a free flow of air allows perspiration to
escape the gauntlet before it is absorbed into the lining, thus
reducing trapped moisture. To prevent irritation and to provide
comfort, a soft, silky material is applied between the neoprene and
the skin.

The Thermawear Foot Gauntlet is available in
four sizes small, medium, large, and extra large. The
manufacturer's suggested L-code is L-1902.

A very popular item, the original Multi
Podus® boot from RCAI is now available through
Cascade Orthopedic Supply.

The Multi Podus boot is perfect for systematic
treatment of foot drop, foot and ankle contracture, hip rotation,
and pressure sores. The floating heel design eliminates pressure or
friction on the heel, enhancing blood circulation and healing.
Constructed of lightweight Kydex®, the Multi Podus
boot is available in five adult sizes and three pediatric
sizes. The MPO Active and Phase II can also be ordered.

The College Park ALX System
allows the use of standard endoskeletal components to more
precisely align the prosthesis without the need for bulky alignment
devices. The ALX System makes it easy to
accurately transfer the achieved alignment to the finished
limb.

In just four simple steps ALX System enables
you to accurately align with endoskeletal componentry! Lock in
transfer jig; remove endo components; span; and laminate to desired
finish.